Tongan Headrest from Late 19th Century
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A Kali Hahapo headrest, Tonga, late 19th century. Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping or resting. Carved from a single piece of hardwood without joins. A tall form with flared sides to the neckrest. Arched legs that form small wedge feet at the base. Observable notches to the underside from the woodworking tools used by the artist. Remnants of a dark brown patina. Height 14.5 cm, width 27.5 cm, depth 13.2 cm
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- Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.
As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.
Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.
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